All things housing-related to help you find and enjoy an active snowbirding community.
When you think about leaving your home for an extended period of time, you have plenty of “to-do” lists to check off. While it would be nice to just pack your bags, lock your door, and head to your next destination, smart snowbirds know you need to do more to protect the home you’re leaving…
If you’re a snowbird looking for a place to park your RV and enjoy the winter, Florida’s Panhandle region has some terrific RV parks right along the beautiful beaches. And don’t skip researching RV camping if you don’t own a rig either! You may be able to enjoy the amenities of an RV park by…
Every year, people leave their primary residence and cold winter weather behind by traveling south for warmer climates and sunnier days. Snowbirding or ‘winter visiting’ has become a popular lifestyle for people of all ages. Once thought to be a luxury only afforded to retirees, today, more and more young people, even families, are headed…
Snowbird season is just around the corner. Are you ready to head to a warmer climate during winter? The practice of heading south for warmer temperatures began early in the 20th century. Wealthy aristocrats such as J.D. Rockefeller and Henry Ford wintered in places like Ft. Meyers, Florida, and Jekyll Island, Georgia. As time went…
In addition to chasing sunshine and warm temperatures, many snowbirds have in common a love of travel. Unless you book a flight south and stay in your own home for the whole winter, there’s a good chance you’ll need to find lodging for some part of your snowbirding adventure. Traditional snowbirds may still prefer to…
When you leave for an extended period, you need to make plans to protect your home and property. It’s hard to relax and enjoy your time away if you’re constantly wondering if your house and its contents are safe. Pipes burst, homes get broken into, and small critters find ways to take up residence in…
When you’re looking for housing to escape winter in the Northern parts of the United States, you might wonder if snowbird living in a 55+ active adult community is a good idea. These communities seem very popular for retirees in Florida, Arizona, Texas, and other hot spot snowbird destinations. But would a second home in…